District News

The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments.

Trustees Robin Hutcheon and Bob Godkin were elected to the roles of Chair and Vice-Chair at the Annual General Meeting of the Board November 13, 2024, for the session ending November 19, 2025. Trustees elect a Chair and Vice-Chair each year of their four-year mandate.

The Honourable Murray-ban Sinclair, a renowned advocate and trailblazer for Indigenous justice and education passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. To honour this inspirational and highly influential politician, judge, Senator, and the Chief Commissioner of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and

Limestone District School Board has not participated in Take Our Kids To Work (TOKTW) Day in recent years. This was a Provincial initiative that is no longer supported, which makes it difficult for LDSB to continue the program. We have not promoted the program within schools.

On October 7, I sent out a message recognizing the one-year anniversary of tragic events from 2023. While my intention was to focus on the wellness of all children and youth in Limestone, the October 7 e-mail failed to fully address the significant and ongoing impact on Palestinian families and

Grade 9 to 12 students in Limestone are invited to join the Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Student Career Fair on November 15, 2024. Hear from panel speakers, have one-on-one discussions, and a free lunch! Connect with career pathways in university, college, trades, business, and the arts.

Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees. The following are highlights of the October 23, 2024, Committee of the Whole Board Meeting.

Dear Families, I hope all Limestone District School Board (LDSB) families continue to have a good start to the 2024-2025 school year. It is hard to believe we are almost eight weeks into the school year.

KFL&A Public Health's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, has shared the following letter with families: Dear parents and caregivers, As a parent or caregiver, your child’s health and safety are a top priority.

LDSB staff are invited to participate in our second See Yourself in Limestone Workforce Census and Belonging Survey (WCBS) in November 2024. This follow-up survey builds on our 2022 survey to assess how our efforts have progressed in the workplace, and what further work we need to either continue,

It is with very heavy hearts that the Limestone District School Board announces the passing of Trustee Judith Brown, on October 11, 2024. The Board of Trustees and Limestone staff extend sincere condolences to Judi’s family and friends and the students and schools she served.

The 2023-2024 assessment results for the Limestone District School Board have recently been released by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). LDSB results align with provincial outcomes in some areas, while showing notable improvements in others and among specific student groups.